My final year on the board, Part II

I've been extraordinarily busy for the last few months. At this association we began projects early this year and accellerated two of them. They could have been delayed, and that's the "kick the can down the road" approach that previous boards preferred.

I'd like to point out that I run a viable business, am the president of a condo board and yes, I do have a life to lead. So I like to kayak, etc. in my "free time". Life is short is my motto. So it is so very important to treat each day as the wonderful gift it is.

I'd also like to point out that I live "somewhere else" for 75% of the year. Yet with all of the above I've found a way to get the job done. Which is why I have little patience for those who join a board with the expectation of reading the packet, attending the monthly meeting, vote and do little else. Our owners benefit from having a "working board."

Our longest serving board member once commented to me that "We shouldn't cater to the lowest common denominator". But that is precisely what our condominium association does. If anyone has sufficient credit to purchase, they are approved. If anyone can get to a HOA meeting, they are a suitable board candidate.

My time on this HOA board is ending. Glad I could donate thousands of hours to the association. I had an agenda; I wanted to demonstrate what was possible if a very few, capable board members showed up.

I've accomplished my goal. What's next? Ask my crystal ball; I'll be bringing it to the annual association meeting on September 27. I will have some additional information for owners: